Is there a generic version of Wegovy?

Wegovy is a brand name medication. Generic alternatives may be available — ask your pharmacist or search our drug database for equivalent generics, which typically cost 80-85% less.

Brand Name NDC 00169452514

Wegovy 0.25 Mg/0.5 ML Pen

NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost from CMS

NADAC Per Unit

$653.50

Pharmacy acquisition cost

Est. 30-Day Supply

$19,605

At NADAC cost (1/day)

Est. 90-Day Supply

$58,815

At NADAC cost (1/day)

Est. Retail Price / Unit

$882.23

~35% pharmacy markup

Est. Retail 30-Day

$26,467

Without insurance

Est. Annual Cost

$322,014

Retail, 1 unit/day

About Wegovy

Wegovy is a once-weekly injectable prescription medicine for chronic weight management in adults with obesity (BMI 30+) or overweight (BMI 27+) with weight-related conditions. It contains semaglutide at higher doses than Ozempic.

Understanding Drug Pricing

NADAC (shown above) — What the pharmacy pays the wholesaler for this drug. This is the most transparent baseline cost, published weekly by CMS.

Retail Price — Pharmacies add a dispensing fee ($2-$15) and markup (20-50%). This is what you pay without insurance or discount cards.

Insurance Copay — With insurance, you typically pay a flat copay ($5-$15 generic, $25-$50 brand) regardless of the NADAC cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Wegovy cost?

The pharmacy acquisition cost (NADAC) for Wegovy 0.25 Mg/0.5 ML Pen is $653.50 per unit. A 30-day supply at 1 unit per day costs approximately $19,605.

How much does Wegovy cost without insurance?

Without insurance, expect to pay approximately $26,467 for a 30-day supply. Pharmacy discount programs (GoodRx, RxSaver, Cost Plus Drugs) and manufacturer coupons can reduce this significantly. Ask your doctor if a generic alternative is available — generics typically cost 80-85% less.

Is Wegovy available as a generic?

Wegovy is a brand name medication. Generic alternatives may be available. Ask your pharmacist about equivalent generics which can save 80-85%.